Rane MP 2S Manuals

Manual-1 OPERATORS MANUAL MP 2S CLUB MIXER QUICK START If you are too excited to read the manual, at least read this page to minimize any potential mistakes (we know you don't make any). Be sure your amplifier is off while making connections, and every time you turn on your system, apply power to your ampli- fier last. The most common assumption is that the cables you already have will work. Well, let's be sure first. None of your RCA cables should be longer than 10 feet (3 meters) or you are asking for hum. The MAIN and AUX OUTPUTS are balanced ¼" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) connectors, allowing you to run long lines if neccessary with properly balanced cables. If you really have to use unbalanced (tip-sleeve) cables, keep them as short as possible (well under 10 feet [or 3 meters]). If you are connecting balanced devices (3-conductor) to either Input of the MP 2S, or are send- ing the Output to an unbalanced equalizer or amplifier, consult the included RaneNote “Sound System Interconnection” for proper wiring. The MP 2S has 3 sets of Outputs. The HOUSE OUTPUT is set by the front panel HOUSE LEVEL control. The AUX OUTPUT is set by the rear panel screwdriver adjusted AUX LEVEL control. The TAPE OUTPUT is fixed. All Output level WEAR PART This product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on page Warranty-1: (1) Active Crossfader #11646. OL MIC LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL LEVEL LOW 10 8 6 4 0 2 LOW HIGH HIGH 0 2 4 6 10 8 INPUT INPUT PGM CUE A B MP 2S MIXER A PROGRAM A PROGRAM B CUE PHONES MIC B PAN HOUSE LEVEL POWER P1 L1 L2 P2 P1 L1 L2 P2 10 0 2 4 8 6 10 0 2 4 8 6 10 0 2 4 8 6 10 0 2 4 8 6 10 0 2 4 8 6 0 –24 –12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12 –12 +12 0 -24 -12 +12 controls are independent of each other. The only Level controls that affect all Outputs simultaneously are the PROGRAM A and B LEVEL controls. If you bring a phono signal into P1 or P2 be sure to keep the PHONO switch in; likewise when connecting a CD player to this input, be sure the PHONO switch is out. Start with the HOUSE LEVEL all the way down so you don't scare the neighbors. Start with the Crossfader all the way to the left (PROGRAM A). Select an INPUT for PROGRAM A and another for PROGRAM B and start playing your sources. Set the LOW and HIGH controls to the center. Adjust the PROGRAM LEVEL controls so the bottom three (-24, -12, and 0) indicators light up. If the +12 indicator flashes, turn down its PROGRAM LEVEL control. Now slowly turn up the HOUSE LEVEL so you can hear things working. Moving the Crossfader to the right brings in the source selected on PROGRAM B. The headphone cue system is simple: The PAN controls the headphone mix between the Program going to the HOUSE and what is on CUE, determined by the CUE switches. A clean Crossfader is happy, behaved and long-living. See the Fader Cleaning instructions on page Manual-4.